The Next Generation: A Novel Diabetes Elective Course for Pharmacy Students

Authors

Catherine Hedigan, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Mirna Rezkalla, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Matthew Ta, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Amy M. Egras, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Background

• 30.3 million people or nearly 10% of the United States are diagnosed with diabetes
• Patients with uncontrolled diabetes often have many clinicians, including pharmacists, to help control their diabetes
• Clinicians that can empathize with patients have shown to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes2
• The Diabetes Immersion elective at Thomas Jefferson University College of Pharmacy is offered to third-year pharmacy students to provide additional knowledge about diabetes through hands-on learning and guest lecturers
• The class emphasizes a well-rounded understanding of diabetes touching on topics that may not otherwise be covered in required courses due to time constraints

Publication Date

8-17-2018

Keywords

diabetes, pharmacy, course, immersion

Disciplines

Education | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Comments

Presented at the 2018 American Association of Diabetes Educators

Recommended Citation

Hedigan, Catherine; Rezkalla, Mirna; Ta, Matthew; and Egras, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, Amy M., "The Next Generation: A Novel Diabetes Elective Course for Pharmacy Students" (2018). College of Pharmacy Posters. 10.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/pharmacyposters/10